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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 755.91 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 755.91 and 287.50 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 755.91 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/755.91 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 755.91 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 217,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,324.13/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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