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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.76 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.76 and 358.20 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.76 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.76 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.76 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 273,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,937.03/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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