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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 752.62 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 752.62 and 364.40 is: 546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 752.62 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/752.62 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 752.62 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 274,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,254.73/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.80

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