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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 757.56 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 757.56 and 366.41 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 757.56 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/757.56 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 757.56 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 277,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,577.56/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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