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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.38, 759.19 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.38, 759.19 and 363.87 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.38 : 759.19 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.38/759.19 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.38x = 759.19 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.38x = 276,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,246.47/550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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