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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.83, 757.99 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.83, 757.99 and 363.15 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.83 : 757.99 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.83/757.99 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.83x = 757.99 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.83x = 275,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,264.52/548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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