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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 756.72 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 756.72 and 367.32 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 756.72 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/756.72 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 756.72 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 277,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,958.39/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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