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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 756.15 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 756.15 and 287.71 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 756.15 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/756.15 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 756.15 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 217,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,551.92/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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