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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 767.06 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 767.06 and 356.50 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 767.06 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/767.06 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 767.06 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 273,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,456.89/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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