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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.42, 754.29 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.42, 754.29 and 356.44 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.42 : 754.29 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.42/754.29 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.42x = 754.29 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.42x = 268,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,857.35/503.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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