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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.97, 757.82 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.97, 757.82 and 375.27 is: 563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.97 : 757.82 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.97/757.82 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.97x = 757.82 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.97x = 284,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,385.21/504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.18

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