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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.39, 758.07 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.39, 758.07 and 288.50 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.39 : 758.07 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.39/758.07 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.39x = 758.07 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.39x = 218,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,703.20/505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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