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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 754.75 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 754.75 and 283.97 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 754.75 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/754.75 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 754.75 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 214,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,326.36/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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