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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.54, 762.54 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.54, 762.54 and 365.70 is: 504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.54 : 762.54 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.54/762.54 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.54x = 762.54 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.54x = 278,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,859.05/552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.69

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