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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 767.19 and 369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 767.19 and 369.53 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 767.19 = 369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/767.19 = 369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 767.19 × 369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 283,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,499.72/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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