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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.59, 754.93 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.59, 754.93 and 359.41 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.59 : 754.93 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.59/754.93 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.59x = 754.93 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.59x = 271,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,329.39/503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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