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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.85, 696.63 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.85, 696.63 and 283.78 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.85 : 696.63 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.85/696.63 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.85x = 696.63 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.85x = 197,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,689.66/504.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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