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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 764.98 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 764.98 and 368.24 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 764.98 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/764.98 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 764.98 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 281,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,691.49/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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