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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.98, 750.67 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.98, 750.67 and 363.38 is: 544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.98 : 750.67 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.98/750.67 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.98x = 750.67 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.98x = 272,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,778.46/500.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.49

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