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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.97, 766.07 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.97, 766.07 and 358.48 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.97 : 766.07 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.97/766.07 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.97x = 766.07 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.97x = 274,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,620.77/554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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