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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766.08 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766.08 and 368.28 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766.08 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766.08 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766.08 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 282,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,131.94/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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