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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.66, 754.27 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.66, 754.27 and 367.58 is: 550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.66 : 754.27 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.66/754.27 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.66x = 754.27 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.66x = 277,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,254.57/503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.48

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