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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 766.12 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 766.12 and 368.68 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 766.12 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/766.12 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 766.12 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 282,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,449.29/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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