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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.47, 754.64 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.47, 754.64 and 358.21 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.47 : 754.64 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.47/754.64 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.47x = 754.64 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.47x = 270,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,319.59/504.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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