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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 764.58 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 764.58 and 355.12 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 764.58 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/764.58 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 764.58 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 271,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,517.65/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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