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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.58 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.58 and 364.44 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.58 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.58 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.58 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 277,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,550.22/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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