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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.39, 755.07 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.39, 755.07 and 286.50 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.39 : 755.07 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.39/755.07 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.39x = 755.07 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.39x = 216,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,327.56/503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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