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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 756.36 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 756.36 and 350.44 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 756.36 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/756.36 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 756.36 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 265,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,058.80/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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