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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 696.41 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 696.41 and 283.64 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 696.41 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/696.41 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 696.41 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 197,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,525.90/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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