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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 753.42 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 753.42 and 366.32 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 753.42 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/753.42 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 753.42 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 275,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,992.81/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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