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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.80, 753.12 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.80, 753.12 and 364.20 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.80 : 753.12 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.80/753.12 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.80x = 753.12 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.80x = 274,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,286.30/501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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