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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 696.62 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 696.62 and 283.74 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 696.62 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/696.62 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 696.62 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 197,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,658.96/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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