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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 761.20 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 761.20 and 365.46 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 761.20 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/761.20 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 761.20 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 278,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,188.15/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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