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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.60, 756.96 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.60, 756.96 and 351.04 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.60 : 756.96 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.60/756.96 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.60x = 756.96 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.60x = 265,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,723.24/505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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