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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.04, 755.75 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.04, 755.75 and 287.32 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.04 : 755.75 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.04/755.75 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.04x = 755.75 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.04x = 217,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,140.65/504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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