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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 750.80 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 750.80 and 361.44 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 750.80 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/750.80 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 750.80 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 271,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,369.15/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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