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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.34, 755.04 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.34, 755.04 and 383.08 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.34 : 755.04 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.34/755.04 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.34x = 755.04 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.34x = 289,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,240.72/504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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