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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 760.32 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 760.32 and 364.50 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 760.32 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/760.32 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 760.32 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 277,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,136.64/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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