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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 765.56 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 765.56 and 358.12 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 765.56 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/765.56 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 765.56 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 274,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,162.35/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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