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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 756.39 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 756.39 and 348.42 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 756.39 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/756.39 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 756.39 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 263,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,541.40/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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