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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.50 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.50 and 362.64 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.50 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.50 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.50 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 275,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,787.72/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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