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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 755.07 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 755.07 and 382.33 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 755.07 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/755.07 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 755.07 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 288,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,685.91/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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