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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 765.23 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 765.23 and 355.53 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 765.23 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/765.23 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 765.23 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 272,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,060.44/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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