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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.36, 750.04 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.36, 750.04 and 354.12 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.36 : 750.04 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.36/750.04 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.36x = 750.04 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.36x = 265,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,604.16/500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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