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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 762.89 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 762.89 and 366.46 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 762.89 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/762.89 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 762.89 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 279,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,564.93/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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