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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 752.55 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 752.55 and 364.30 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 752.55 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/752.55 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 752.55 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 274,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,153.97/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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