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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 755.33 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 755.33 and 284.44 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 755.33 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/755.33 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 755.33 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 214,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,846.07/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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