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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 696.05 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 696.05 and 283.38 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 696.05 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/696.05 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 696.05 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 197,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,246.65/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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