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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 762.75 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 762.75 and 363.60 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 762.75 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/762.75 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 762.75 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 277,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,335.90/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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