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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 755.46 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 755.46 and 358.11 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 755.46 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/755.46 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 755.46 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 270,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,537.78/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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