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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 696.71 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 696.71 and 283.84 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 696.71 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/696.71 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 696.71 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 197,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,754.17/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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