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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.43, 696.09 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.43, 696.09 and 280.38 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.43 : 696.09 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.43/696.09 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.43x = 696.09 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.43x = 195,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,169.71/504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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