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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.32, 695.97 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.32, 695.97 and 280.26 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.32 : 695.97 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.32/695.97 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.32x = 695.97 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.32x = 195,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,052.55/504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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