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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.39, 759.23 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.39, 759.23 and 363.81 is: 501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.39 : 759.23 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.39/759.23 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.39x = 759.23 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.39x = 276,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,213.65/550.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.85

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