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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 696.89 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 696.89 and 283.95 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 696.89 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/696.89 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 696.89 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 197,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,883.66/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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