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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 763.23 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 763.23 and 366.81 is: 506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 763.23 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/763.23 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 763.23 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 279,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,960.40/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.05

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