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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 766 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 766 and 365.60 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 766 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/766 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 766 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 280,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,049.60/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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