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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 696.44 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 696.44 and 283.64 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 696.44 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/696.44 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 696.44 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 197,536.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,536.82/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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