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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 764.56 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 764.56 and 357.76 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 764.56 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/764.56 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 764.56 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 273,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,528.99/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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