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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.08, 755.78 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.08, 755.78 and 357.20 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.08 : 755.78 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.08/755.78 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.08x = 755.78 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.08x = 269,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,959.05/503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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