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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.44, 696.07 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.44, 696.07 and 283.41 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.44 : 696.07 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.44/696.07 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.44x = 696.07 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.44x = 197,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,273.20/504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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