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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.67, 766.81 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.67, 766.81 and 366.38 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.67 : 766.81 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.67/766.81 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.67x = 766.81 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.67x = 280,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,942.02/555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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