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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 751.16 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 751.16 and 363.46 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 751.16 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/751.16 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 751.16 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 273,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,016.61/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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