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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 764.51 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 764.51 and 357.57 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 764.51 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/764.51 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 764.51 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 273,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,364.05/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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