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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.36, 753 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.36, 753 and 365.20 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.36 : 753 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.36/753 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.36x = 753 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.36x = 274,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,995.60/502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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