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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.40, 755.24 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.40, 755.24 and 287.68 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.40 : 755.24 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.40/755.24 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.40x = 755.24 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.40x = 217,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,267.44/504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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