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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.62, 696.37 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.62, 696.37 and 283.56 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.62 : 696.37 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.62/696.37 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.62x = 696.37 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.62x = 197,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,462.68/504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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