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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 753.51 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/753.51 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 753.51 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 215,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,353.16/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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