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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.91 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.91 and 368.03 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.91 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.91 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.91 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 281,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,506.00/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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