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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.41, 755.76 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.41, 755.76 and 350.32 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.41 : 755.76 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.41/755.76 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.41x = 755.76 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.41x = 264,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,757.84/503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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