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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 765.44 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 765.44 and 358.17 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 765.44 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/765.44 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 765.44 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 274,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,157.64/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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