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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 765.78 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 765.78 and 358.44 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 765.78 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/765.78 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 765.78 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 274,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,486.18/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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