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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.66, 762.78 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.66, 762.78 and 366.12 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.66 : 762.78 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.66/762.78 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.66x = 762.78 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.66x = 279,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,270.39/552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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