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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.07, 763.44 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.07, 763.44 and 366.62 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.07 : 763.44 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.07/763.44 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.07x = 763.44 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.07x = 279,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,886.72/553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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