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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.19, 758.76 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.19, 758.76 and 363.49 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.19 : 758.76 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.19/758.76 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.19x = 758.76 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.19x = 275,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,801.67/550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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