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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.34, 755.55 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.34, 755.55 and 366.45 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.34 : 755.55 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.34/755.55 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.34x = 755.55 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.34x = 276,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,871.30/503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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