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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 696.84 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 696.84 and 283.92 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 696.84 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/696.84 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 696.84 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 197,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,846.81/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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