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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.17, 754.40 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.17, 754.40 and 358.07 is: 535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.17 : 754.40 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.17/754.40 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.17x = 754.40 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.17x = 270,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,122.45/504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.78

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