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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.60, 755.48 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.60, 755.48 and 375.28 is: 562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.60 : 755.48 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.60/755.48 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.60x = 755.48 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.60x = 283,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,516.53/503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.98

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