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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.28, 695.86 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.28, 695.86 and 280.21 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.28 : 695.86 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.28/695.86 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.28x = 695.86 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.28x = 194,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,985.80/504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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