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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.66, 754.47 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.66, 754.47 and 381.56 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.66 : 754.47 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.66/754.47 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.66x = 754.47 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.66x = 287,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,871.80/503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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