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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 696.33 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 696.33 and 283.59 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 696.33 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/696.33 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 696.33 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 197,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,472.22/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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