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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 755.28 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 755.28 and 287.08 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 755.28 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/755.28 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 755.28 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 216,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,825.78/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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