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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.87, 754.52 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.87, 754.52 and 366.80 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.87 : 754.52 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.87/754.52 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.87x = 754.52 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.87x = 276,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,752.33/503.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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