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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 755.13 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 755.13 and 349.41 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 755.13 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/755.13 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 755.13 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 263,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,849.97/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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