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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 763.08 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 763.08 and 366.16 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 763.08 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/763.08 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 763.08 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 279,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,409.37/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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