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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.74, 766.74 and 359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.74, 766.74 and 359.29 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.74 : 766.74 = 359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.74/766.74 = 359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.74x = 766.74 × 359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.74x = 275,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,482.01/555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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