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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.97, 756.78 and 349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.97, 756.78 and 349.67 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.97 : 756.78 = 349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.97/756.78 = 349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.97x = 756.78 × 349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.97x = 264,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,619.59/504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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