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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.98, 754.58 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.98, 754.58 and 381.90 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.98 : 754.58 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.98/754.58 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.98x = 754.58 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.98x = 288,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,174.10/503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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