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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.87, 760.04 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.87, 760.04 and 364.29 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.87 : 760.04 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.87/760.04 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.87x = 760.04 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.87x = 276,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,879.42/550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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