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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 766.46 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 766.46 and 359.17 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 766.46 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/766.46 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 766.46 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 275,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,288.42/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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