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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 765.30 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 765.30 and 358.14 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 765.30 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/765.30 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 765.30 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 274,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,084.54/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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