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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.13, 765.96 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.13, 765.96 and 356.14 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.13 : 765.96 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.13/765.96 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.13x = 765.96 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.13x = 272,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,788.42/555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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