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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 763.19 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 763.19 and 366.44 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 763.19 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/763.19 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 763.19 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 279,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,661.51/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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