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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.37, 765.29 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.37, 765.29 and 357.99 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.37 : 765.29 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.37/765.29 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.37x = 765.29 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.37x = 273,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,966.17/554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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