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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 759.96 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 759.96 and 364.44 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 759.96 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/759.96 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 759.96 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 276,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,959.82/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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