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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 752.83 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 752.83 and 364.43 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 752.83 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/752.83 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 752.83 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 274,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,353.84/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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