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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.25, 766.05 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.25, 766.05 and 368.83 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.25 : 766.05 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.25/766.05 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.25x = 766.05 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.25x = 282,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,542.22/555.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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