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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 765.58 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 765.58 and 368.18 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 765.58 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/765.58 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 765.58 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 281,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,871.24/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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