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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 766.18 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 766.18 and 366.63 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 766.18 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/766.18 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 766.18 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 280,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,900.10/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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