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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.97, 751.49 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.97, 751.49 and 365.03 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.97 : 751.49 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.97/751.49 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.97x = 751.49 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.97x = 274,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,316.39/500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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