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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 765.18 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 765.18 and 358.20 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 765.18 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/765.18 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 765.18 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 274,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,087.48/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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