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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 751.96 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 751.96 and 365.34 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 751.96 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/751.96 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 751.96 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 274,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,721.07/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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