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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 766.08 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 766.08 and 359.03 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 766.08 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/766.08 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 766.08 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 275,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,045.70/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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