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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 764.80 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 764.80 and 358.08 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 764.80 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/764.80 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 764.80 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 273,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,859.58/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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