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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.56, 764.22 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.56, 764.22 and 367.30 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.56 : 764.22 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.56/764.22 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.56x = 764.22 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.56x = 280,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,698.01/553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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