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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 695.93 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 695.93 and 283.32 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 695.93 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/695.93 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 695.93 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 197,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,170.89/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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