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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.54, 696.33 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.54, 696.33 and 283.55 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.54 : 696.33 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.54/696.33 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.54x = 696.33 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.54x = 197,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,440.89/504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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