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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 754.96 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 754.96 and 288.40 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 754.96 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/754.96 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 754.96 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 217,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,730.46/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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