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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.54, 765.30 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.54, 765.30 and 367.70 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.54 : 765.30 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.54/765.30 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.54x = 765.30 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.54x = 281,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,400.81/554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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