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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.52 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.52 and 368.52 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.52 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.52 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.52 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 282,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,109.43/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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