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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.41, 757.20 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.41, 757.20 and 288.54 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.41 : 757.20 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.41/757.20 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.41x = 757.20 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.41x = 218,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,482.49/505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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