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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 757.44 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 757.44 and 360.96 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 757.44 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/757.44 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 757.44 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 273,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,405.54/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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