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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.10, 755.03 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.10, 755.03 and 287.54 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.10 : 755.03 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.10/755.03 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.10x = 755.03 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.10x = 217,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,101.33/504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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