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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.04, 757.98 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.04, 757.98 and 363.32 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.04 : 757.98 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.04/757.98 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.04x = 757.98 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.04x = 275,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,389.29/550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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