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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 756.54 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 756.54 and 287.92 is: 431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 756.54 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/756.54 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 756.54 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 217,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,823.00/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.54

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