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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 751.50 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 751.50 and 364.20 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 751.50 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/751.50 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 751.50 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 273,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,696.30/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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