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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 756.32 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 756.32 and 287.70 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 756.32 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/756.32 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 756.32 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 217,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,593.26/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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