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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.26, 753.94 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.26, 753.94 and 286.99 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.26 : 753.94 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.26/753.94 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.26x = 753.94 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.26x = 216,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,373.24/503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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