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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 766.50 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 766.50 and 359.18 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 766.50 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/766.50 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 766.50 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 275,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,311.47/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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