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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.39, 765.07 and 368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.39, 765.07 and 368.09 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.39 : 765.07 = 368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.39/765.07 = 368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.39x = 765.07 × 368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.39x = 281,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,609.87/554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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