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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 766.73 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 766.73 and 493.86 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 766.73 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/766.73 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 766.73 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 378,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,657.28/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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