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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.68, 756.52 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.68, 756.52 and 285.42 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.68 : 756.52 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.68/756.52 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.68x = 756.52 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.68x = 215,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,925.94/504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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