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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 754.28 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 754.28 and 286.44 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 754.28 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/754.28 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 754.28 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 216,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,055.96/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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