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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 765.84 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 765.84 and 368.64 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 765.84 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/765.84 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 765.84 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 282,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,319.26/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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