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