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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 755.34 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 755.34 and 435.06 is: 652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 755.34 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/755.34 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 755.34 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 328,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,618.22/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.02

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