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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.62, 750.02 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.62, 750.02 and 369.18 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.62 : 750.02 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.62/750.02 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.62x = 750.02 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.62x = 276,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,888.63/500.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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