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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.91 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.91 and 367.53 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.91 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.91 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.91 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 281,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,127.37/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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