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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 756.69 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.67, 756.69 and 367 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.67 : 756.69 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.67/756.69 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.67x = 756.69 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.67x = 277,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,705.23/505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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