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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.37, 695.98 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.37, 695.98 and 283.35 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.37 : 695.98 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.37/695.98 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.37x = 695.98 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.37x = 197,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,201.04/504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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