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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.68, 754.96 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.68, 754.96 and 367.34 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.68 : 754.96 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.68/754.96 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.68x = 754.96 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.68x = 277,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,327.01/503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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