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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 751.24 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 751.24 and 363.22 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 751.24 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/751.24 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 751.24 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 272,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,863.97/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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