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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.07, 757.09 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.07, 757.09 and 288.19 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.07 : 757.09 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.07/757.09 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.07x = 757.09 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.07x = 218,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,185.77/505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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