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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 753.22 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 753.22 and 364.52 is: 546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 753.22 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/753.22 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 753.22 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 274,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,563.75/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.79

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