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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 758.40 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 758.40 and 363.51 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 758.40 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/758.40 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 758.40 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 275,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,685.98/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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