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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.29, 758.97 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.29, 758.97 and 363.48 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.29 : 758.97 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.29/758.97 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.29x = 758.97 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.29x = 275,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,870.42/550.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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