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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.15, 766.08 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.15, 766.08 and 358.32 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.15 : 766.08 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.15/766.08 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.15x = 766.08 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.15x = 274,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,501.79/555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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