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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.52, 755.68 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.52, 755.68 and 287.20 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.52 : 755.68 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.52/755.68 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.52x = 755.68 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.52x = 217,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,031.30/503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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