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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 765.20 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 765.20 and 368.24 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 765.20 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/765.20 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 765.20 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 281,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,771.58/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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