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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 765.36 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 765.36 and 358.29 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 765.36 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/765.36 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 765.36 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 274,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,220.83/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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