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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.29, 765.91 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.29, 765.91 and 368.69 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.29 : 765.91 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.29/765.91 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.29x = 765.91 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.29x = 282,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,377.92/555.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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