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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 753.56 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 753.56 and 382.08 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 753.56 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/753.56 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 753.56 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 287,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,920.20/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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