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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 764.96 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 764.96 and 358.35 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 764.96 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/764.96 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 764.96 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 274,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,123.42/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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