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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.76 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.76 and 358.24 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.76 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.76 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.76 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 274,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,325.86/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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