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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.02, 763.09 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.02, 763.09 and 366.22 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.02 : 763.09 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.02/763.09 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.02x = 763.09 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.02x = 279,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,458.82/553.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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