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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 766.08 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 766.08 and 358.61 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 766.08 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/766.08 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 766.08 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 274,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,720.12/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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