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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 754.92 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.96, 754.92 and 367.29 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.96 : 754.92 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.96/754.92 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.96x = 754.92 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.96x = 277,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,274.57/503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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