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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 765.73 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 765.73 and 358.91 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 765.73 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/765.73 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 765.73 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 274,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,822.53/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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