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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 765.29 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 765.29 and 357.98 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 765.29 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/765.29 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 765.29 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 273,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,952.90/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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