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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 501.80 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 501.80 and 364.50 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 501.80 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/501.80 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 501.80 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 182,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,904.28/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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