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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.41, 755.02 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.41, 755.02 and 356.69 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.41 : 755.02 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.41/755.02 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.41x = 755.02 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.41x = 269,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,302.53/503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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