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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 756.38 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 756.38 and 358.78 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 756.38 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/756.38 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 756.38 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 271,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,374.02/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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