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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 748.92 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 748.92 and 362.88 is: 543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 748.92 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/748.92 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 748.92 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 271,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,768.09/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.54

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