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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.73, 696.58 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.73, 696.58 and 283.67 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.73 : 696.58 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.73/696.58 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.73x = 696.58 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.73x = 197,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,597.43/504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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