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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.72, 755.87 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.72, 755.87 and 366.21 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.72 : 755.87 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.72/755.87 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.72x = 755.87 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.72x = 276,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,805.32/504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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