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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 751.08 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 751.08 and 363.46 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 751.08 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/751.08 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 751.08 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 272,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,987.54/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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