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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 765.16 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 765.16 and 358.04 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 765.16 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/765.16 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 765.16 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 273,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,957.89/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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