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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 764.94 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 764.94 and 355.56 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 764.94 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/764.94 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 764.94 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 271,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,979.89/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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