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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 751.28 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 751.28 and 365.58 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 751.28 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/751.28 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 751.28 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 274,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651.11/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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