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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.41, 767.06 and 494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.41, 767.06 and 494.33 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.41 : 767.06 = 494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.41/767.06 = 494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.41x = 767.06 × 494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.41x = 379,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,174.46/555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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