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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 766.24 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 766.24 and 368.84 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 766.24 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/766.24 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 766.24 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 282,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,619.96/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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