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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 755.12 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 755.12 and 367.84 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 755.12 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/755.12 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 755.12 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 277,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,765.20/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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