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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.03, 696.86 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.03, 696.86 and 283.94 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.03 : 696.86 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.03/696.86 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.03x = 696.86 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.03x = 197,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,862.23/505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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