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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.55 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.55 and 367.65 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.55 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.55 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.55 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 281,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,082.98/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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