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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.84, 755.80 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.84, 755.80 and 287.60 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.84 : 755.80 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.84/755.80 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.84x = 755.80 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.84x = 217,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,368.08/503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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