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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.90, 765.86 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.90, 765.86 and 365.85 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.90 : 765.86 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.90/765.86 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.90x = 765.86 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.90x = 280,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,188.05/554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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