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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 755.55 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 755.55 and 349.30 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 755.55 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/755.55 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 755.55 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 263,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,913.62/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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