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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.61, 696.39 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.61, 696.39 and 283.55 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.61 : 696.39 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.61/696.39 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.61x = 696.39 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.61x = 197,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,459.97/504.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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