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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.78 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.78 and 286.08 is: 429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.78 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.78 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.78 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 215,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,641.38/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.29

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