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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 762.26 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 762.26 and 365.66 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 762.26 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/762.26 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 762.26 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 278,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,727.99/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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