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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 749.42 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 749.42 and 370.18 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 749.42 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/749.42 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 749.42 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 277,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,418.44/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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