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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.50, 753.54 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.50, 753.54 and 366.55 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.50 : 753.54 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.50/753.54 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.50x = 753.54 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.50x = 276,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,210.09/502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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