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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.10 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.10 and 364.20 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.10 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.10 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.10 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 273,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,550.62/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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