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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 763.10 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 763.10 and 366.48 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 763.10 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/763.10 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 763.10 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 279,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,660.89/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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