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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 765.78 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 765.78 and 366.35 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 765.78 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/765.78 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 765.78 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 280,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,539.67/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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