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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 764.69 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 764.69 and 357.75 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 764.69 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/764.69 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 764.69 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 273,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,566.06/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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