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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 755.82 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 755.82 and 382.38 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 755.82 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/755.82 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 755.82 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 289,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,010.45/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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