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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 765.16 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 765.16 and 358.08 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 765.16 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/765.16 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 765.16 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 273,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,988.49/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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