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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.35, 751.78 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.35, 751.78 and 366.27 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.35 : 751.78 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.35/751.78 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.35x = 751.78 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.35x = 275,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,354.46/502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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