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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.66, 696.49 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.66, 696.49 and 283.61 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.66 : 696.49 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.66/696.49 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.66x = 696.49 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.66x = 197,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,531.53/504.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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