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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 766.04 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 766.04 and 358.63 is: 495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 766.04 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/766.04 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 766.04 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 274,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,723.23/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.21

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