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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 766.47 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 766.47 and 368.56 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 766.47 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/766.47 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 766.47 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 282,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,490.18/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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