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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 764.49 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 764.49 and 367.68 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 764.49 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/764.49 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 764.49 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 281,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,087.68/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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