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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 749.87 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 749.87 and 370.57 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 749.87 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/749.87 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 749.87 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 277,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,877.47/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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