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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.18, 754.58 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.18, 754.58 and 287.18 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.18 : 754.58 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.18/754.58 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.18x = 754.58 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.18x = 216,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,700.28/503.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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