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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 755.54 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 755.54 and 375.25 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 755.54 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/755.54 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 755.54 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 283,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,516.39/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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