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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 765.54 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 765.54 and 368.25 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 765.54 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/765.54 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 765.54 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 281,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,910.50/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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