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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.42, 759.68 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.42, 759.68 and 363.92 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.42 : 759.68 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.42/759.68 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.42x = 759.68 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.42x = 276,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,462.75/550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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