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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 764.92 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 764.92 and 368.13 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 764.92 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/764.92 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 764.92 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 281,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,590.00/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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