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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764 and 357.44 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 273,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,084.16/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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