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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 762.18 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 762.18 and 365.44 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 762.18 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/762.18 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 762.18 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 278,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,531.06/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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