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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.44, 756.62 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.44, 756.62 and 382.96 is: 574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.44 : 756.62 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.44/756.62 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.44x = 756.62 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.44x = 289,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,755.20/504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.41

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