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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.36, 756.88 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.36, 756.88 and 288.40 is: 431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.36 : 756.88 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.36/756.88 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.36x = 756.88 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.36x = 218,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,284.19/505.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.94

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