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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 761.98 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 761.98 and 365.29 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 761.98 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/761.98 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 761.98 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 278,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,343.67/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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