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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 762.16 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 762.16 and 366.12 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 762.16 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/762.16 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 762.16 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 279,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,044.38/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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