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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 754.08 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 754.08 and 387.28 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 754.08 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/754.08 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 754.08 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 292,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,040.10/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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