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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 753.03 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 753.03 and 363.15 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 753.03 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/753.03 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 753.03 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 273,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,462.84/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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