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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.27, 756.14 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.27, 756.14 and 367.65 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.27 : 756.14 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.27/756.14 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.27x = 756.14 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.27x = 277,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,993.03/504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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