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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 765.96 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 765.96 and 358.27 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 765.96 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/765.96 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 765.96 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 274,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,418.70/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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