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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 760.08 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 760.08 and 364.48 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 760.08 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/760.08 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 760.08 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 277,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,033.96/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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