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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 762.96 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 762.96 and 366.64 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 762.96 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/762.96 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 762.96 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 279,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,731.65/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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