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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.40, 752.10 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.40, 752.10 and 362.80 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.40 : 752.10 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.40/752.10 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.40x = 752.10 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.40x = 272,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,861.88/501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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