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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 753.60 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 753.60 and 365.58 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 753.60 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/753.60 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 753.60 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 275,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,501.09/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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