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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.04, 763.23 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.04, 763.23 and 366.20 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.04 : 763.23 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.04/763.23 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.04x = 763.23 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.04x = 279,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,493.00/553.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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