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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.84, 696.64 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.84, 696.64 and 283.75 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.84 : 696.64 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.84/696.64 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.84x = 696.64 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.84x = 197,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,671.60/504.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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