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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 755.32 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 755.32 and 359.56 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 755.32 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/755.32 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 755.32 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 271,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,582.86/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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