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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.35, 753.13 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.35, 753.13 and 349.57 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.35 : 753.13 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.35/753.13 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.35x = 753.13 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.35x = 263,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,271.65/503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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