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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 765.55 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 765.55 and 366.16 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 765.55 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/765.55 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 765.55 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 280,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,313.79/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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