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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 756.96 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 756.96 and 288.38 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 756.96 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/756.96 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 756.96 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 218,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,288.34/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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