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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.89, 756.91 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.89, 756.91 and 350.36 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.89 : 756.91 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.89/756.91 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.89x = 756.91 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.89x = 265,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,185.45/504.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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