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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 695.99 and 283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 695.99 and 283.33 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 695.99 = 283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/695.99 = 283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 695.99 × 283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 197,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,196.43/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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