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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 756.34 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 756.34 and 287.69 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 756.34 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/756.34 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 756.34 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 217,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,591.45/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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