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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 753.98 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 753.98 and 364.86 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 753.98 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/753.98 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 753.98 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 275,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,095.32/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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