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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 755.56 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 755.56 and 382 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 755.56 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/755.56 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 755.56 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 288,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,623.92/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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