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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 756.42 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 756.42 and 350.04 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 756.42 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/756.42 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 756.42 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 264,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,777.26/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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