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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.74, 765.30 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.74, 765.30 and 358.18 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.74 : 765.30 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.74/765.30 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.74x = 765.30 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.74x = 274,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,115.15/554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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