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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 749.24 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 749.24 and 362.42 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 749.24 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/749.24 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 749.24 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 271,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,539.56/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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