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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.82, 756.33 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.82, 756.33 and 383.32 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.82 : 756.33 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.82/756.33 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.82x = 756.33 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.82x = 289,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,916.42/504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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