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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.35, 765.36 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.35, 765.36 and 368.03 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.35 : 765.36 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.35/765.36 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.35x = 765.36 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.35x = 281,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,677.96/554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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