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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 766.09 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 766.09 and 378.57 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 766.09 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/766.09 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 766.09 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 290,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,018.69/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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