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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 750.88 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 750.88 and 364.15 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 750.88 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/750.88 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 750.88 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 273,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,432.95/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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