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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.40, 756.60 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.40, 756.60 and 382.90 is: 574.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.40 : 756.60 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.40/756.60 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.40x = 756.60 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.40x = 289,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,702.14/504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.35

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