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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.44, 753.98 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.44, 753.98 and 365.14 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.44 : 753.98 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.44/753.98 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.44x = 753.98 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.44x = 275,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,307.37/502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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