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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 753.45 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 753.45 and 286.03 is: 428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 753.45 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/753.45 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 753.45 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 215,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,510.78/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.53

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