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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 760 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 760 and 364.44 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 760 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/760 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 760 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 276,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,974.40/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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