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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.57, 766.37 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.57, 766.37 and 359.09 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.57 : 766.37 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.57/766.37 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.57x = 766.37 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.57x = 275,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,195.74/555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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