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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 754.96 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 754.96 and 381.64 is: 571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 754.96 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/754.96 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 754.96 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 288,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,122.93/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.94

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