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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.45, 755.73 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.45, 755.73 and 287.37 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.45 : 755.73 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.45/755.73 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.45x = 755.73 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.45x = 217,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,174.13/504.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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