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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.43, 757.15 and 349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.43, 757.15 and 349.82 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.43 : 757.15 = 349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.43/757.15 = 349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.43x = 757.15 × 349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.43x = 264,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,866.21/504.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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