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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 755.12 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 755.12 and 349.72 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 755.12 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/755.12 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 755.12 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 264,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,080.57/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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