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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.15, 765 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.15, 765 and 357.77 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.15 : 765 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.15/765 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.15x = 765 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.15x = 273,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,694.05/554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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