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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.92, 757.32 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.92, 757.32 and 350.40 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.92 : 757.32 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.92/757.32 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.92x = 757.32 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.92x = 265,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,364.93/504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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