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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 695.82 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 695.82 and 283.25 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 695.82 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/695.82 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 695.82 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 197,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,087.54/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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