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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 767.04 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 767.04 and 369.34 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 767.04 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/767.04 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 767.04 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 283,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,298.55/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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