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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 765.83 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 765.83 and 358.69 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 765.83 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/765.83 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 765.83 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 274,695.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,695.56/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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