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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 759.15 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 759.15 and 363.51 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 759.15 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/759.15 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 759.15 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 275,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,958.62/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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