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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 759.79 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 759.79 and 364.11 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 759.79 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/759.79 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 759.79 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 276,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,642.69/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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