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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 764.40 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 764.40 and 367.93 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 764.40 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/764.40 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 764.40 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 281,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,245.69/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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