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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 696.87 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 696.87 and 283.97 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 696.87 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/696.87 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 696.87 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 197,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,891.92/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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