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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 765.48 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 765.48 and 358.26 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 765.48 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/765.48 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 765.48 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 274,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,240.86/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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