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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 765.75 and 358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 765.75 and 358.81 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 765.75 = 358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/765.75 = 358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 765.75 × 358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 274,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,758.76/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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