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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 760.28 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 760.28 and 364.07 is: 502.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 760.28 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/760.28 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 760.28 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 276,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,792.25/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.43

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