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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.62, 696.31 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.62, 696.31 and 280.54 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.62 : 696.31 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.62/696.31 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.62x = 696.31 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.62x = 195,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,341.02/504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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