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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.40, 756.74 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.40, 756.74 and 288.68 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.40 : 756.74 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.40/756.74 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.40x = 756.74 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.40x = 218,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,455.70/505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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