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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 764.05 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 764.05 and 367.18 is: 506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 764.05 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/764.05 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 764.05 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 280,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,540.06/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.91

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