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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 759.83 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 759.83 and 364.46 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 759.83 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/759.83 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 759.83 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 276,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,922.02/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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