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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.13, 758.67 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.13, 758.67 and 363.56 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.13 : 758.67 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.13/758.67 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.13x = 758.67 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.13x = 275,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,822.07/550.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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