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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 754.26 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 754.26 and 286.96 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 754.26 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/754.26 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 754.26 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 216,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,442.45/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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