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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 749.34 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 749.34 and 356.04 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 749.34 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/749.34 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 749.34 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 266,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,795.01/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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