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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 766.31 and 368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 766.31 and 368.57 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 766.31 = 368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/766.31 = 368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 766.31 × 368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 282,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,436.71/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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