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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 695.94 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 695.94 and 283.32 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 695.94 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/695.94 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 695.94 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 197,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,168.82/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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