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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 756.36 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 756.36 and 368.94 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 756.36 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/756.36 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 756.36 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 279,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,051.46/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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