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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 754.59 and 356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 754.59 and 356.71 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 754.59 = 356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/754.59 = 356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 754.59 × 356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 269,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,169.80/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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