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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 766.53 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 766.53 and 358.90 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 766.53 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/766.53 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 766.53 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 275,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,107.62/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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