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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 763.02 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 763.02 and 366.93 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 763.02 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/763.02 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 763.02 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 279,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,974.93/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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