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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.17, 755.03 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.17, 755.03 and 256.72 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.17 : 755.03 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.17/755.03 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.17x = 755.03 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.17x = 193,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,826.24/504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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