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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 750.63 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 750.63 and 362.66 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 750.63 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/750.63 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 750.63 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 272,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,225.30/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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