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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 765.56 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 765.56 and 368.26 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 765.56 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/765.56 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 765.56 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 281,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,925.13/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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