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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 750.72 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 750.72 and 364.73 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 750.72 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/750.72 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 750.72 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 273,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,810.11/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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