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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 753.53 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 753.53 and 367.08 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 753.53 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/753.53 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 753.53 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 276,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,603.96/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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