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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 767.24 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 767.24 and 369.55 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 767.24 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/767.24 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 767.24 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 283,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,531.69/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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