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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.03, 750.33 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.03, 750.33 and 361.07 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.03 : 750.33 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.03/750.33 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.03x = 750.33 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.03x = 270,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,917.90/500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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