Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 753.51 and 285.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.15, 753.51 and 285.80 is: 428.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.15 : 753.51 = 285.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.15/753.51 = 285.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.15x = 753.51 × 285.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.15x = 215,353.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,353.16/503.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428.01
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