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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.54, 754.03 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.54, 754.03 and 286.74 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.54 : 754.03 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.54/754.03 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.54x = 754.03 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.54x = 216,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,210.56/503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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