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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 757.87 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 757.87 and 288.98 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 757.87 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/757.87 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 757.87 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 219,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,013.49/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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