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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 753.83 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 753.83 and 283.44 is: 424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 753.83 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/753.83 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 753.83 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 213,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,663.54/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.48

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