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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.63 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.63 and 358.31 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.63 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.63 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.63 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 274,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,329.06/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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