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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.96, 754.96 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.96, 754.96 and 366.72 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.96 : 754.96 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.96/754.96 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.96x = 754.96 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.96x = 276,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,858.93/503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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