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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 765.04 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 765.04 and 367.68 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 765.04 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/765.04 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 765.04 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 281,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,289.91/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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