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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.72 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.72 and 367.88 is: 507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.72 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.72 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.72 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 281,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,325.19/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.39

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