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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.14 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.14 and 368.12 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.14 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.14 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.14 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 281,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,657.67/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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