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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 754.88 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 754.88 and 286.89 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 754.88 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/754.88 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 754.88 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 216,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,567.52/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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