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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.66, 766.40 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.66, 766.40 and 359.24 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.66 : 766.40 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.66/766.40 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.66x = 766.40 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.66x = 275,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,315.91/555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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