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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.28, 756.24 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.28, 756.24 and 288.16 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.28 : 756.24 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.28/756.24 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.28x = 756.24 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.28x = 217,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,918.12/505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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