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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.11, 759.39 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.11, 759.39 and 363.69 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.11 : 759.39 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.11/759.39 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.11x = 759.39 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.11x = 276,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,182.55/550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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