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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 763.08 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 763.08 and 366.04 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 763.08 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/763.08 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 763.08 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 279,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,317.80/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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