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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752 and 364.80 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 274,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,329.60/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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