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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.83, 755.22 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.83, 755.22 and 286.94 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.83 : 755.22 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.83/755.22 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.83x = 755.22 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.83x = 216,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,702.83/503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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