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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 766.08 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 766.08 and 366.47 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 766.08 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/766.08 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 766.08 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 280,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,745.34/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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