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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.43, 755.96 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.43, 755.96 and 374.92 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.43 : 755.96 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.43/755.96 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.43x = 755.96 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.43x = 283,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,424.52/504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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