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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 766.16 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 766.16 and 358.64 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 766.16 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/766.16 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 766.16 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 274,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,775.62/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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