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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.40 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.40 and 367.32 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.40 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.40 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.40 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 280,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,779.41/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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