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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 763.02 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 763.02 and 366.05 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 763.02 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/763.02 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 763.02 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 279,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,304.01/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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