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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 765.34 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 765.34 and 368.46 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 765.34 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/765.34 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 765.34 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 281,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,997.18/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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