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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.59, 765.66 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.59, 765.66 and 368.34 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.59 : 765.66 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.59/765.66 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.59x = 765.66 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.59x = 282,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,023.20/554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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