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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.58, 753.75 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.58, 753.75 and 382.08 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.58 : 753.75 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.58/753.75 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.58x = 753.75 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.58x = 287,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,992.80/503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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