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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.99, 755.34 and 365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.99, 755.34 and 365.65 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.99 : 755.34 = 365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.99/755.34 = 365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.99x = 755.34 × 365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.99x = 276,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,190.07/503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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