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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 757.89 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 757.89 and 383.49 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 757.89 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/757.89 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 757.89 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 290,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,643.24/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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