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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 754.80 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 754.80 and 285.22 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 754.80 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/754.80 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 754.80 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 215,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,284.06/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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