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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.76, 757.49 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.76, 757.49 and 286.07 is: 428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.76 : 757.49 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.76/757.49 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.76x = 757.49 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.76x = 216,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,689.95/505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.45

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