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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 762.13 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 762.13 and 365.40 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 762.13 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/762.13 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 762.13 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 278,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,482.30/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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