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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 755.37 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 755.37 and 287.07 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 755.37 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/755.37 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 755.37 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 216,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,844.07/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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