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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.44, 696.06 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.44, 696.06 and 283.40 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.44 : 696.06 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.44/696.06 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.44x = 696.06 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.44x = 197,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,263.40/504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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