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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.95, 761.85 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.95, 761.85 and 366.11 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.95 : 761.85 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.95/761.85 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.95x = 761.85 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.95x = 278,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,920.90/552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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