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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.66, 752.77 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.66, 752.77 and 366.58 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.66 : 752.77 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.66/752.77 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.66x = 752.77 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.66x = 275,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,950.43/502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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