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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 765 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 765 and 367.83 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 765 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/765 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 765 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 281,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,389.95/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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