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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.20, 758.97 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.20, 758.97 and 363.72 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.20 : 758.97 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.20/758.97 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.20x = 758.97 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.20x = 276,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,052.57/550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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