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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 765.27 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 765.27 and 358.20 is: 494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 765.27 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/765.27 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 765.27 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 274,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,119.71/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.48

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