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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.77, 766.96 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.77, 766.96 and 359.28 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.77 : 766.96 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.77/766.96 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.77x = 766.96 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.77x = 275,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,552.49/555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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