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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.76, 756 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.76, 756 and 359.04 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.76 : 756 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.76/756 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.76x = 756 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.76x = 271,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,434.24/503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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