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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.26, 755.25 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.26, 755.25 and 283.66 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.26 : 755.25 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.26/755.25 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.26x = 755.25 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.26x = 214,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,234.22/503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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