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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 766.06 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 766.06 and 368.83 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 766.06 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/766.06 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 766.06 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 282,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,545.91/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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