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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 767.42 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 767.42 and 494.34 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 767.42 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/767.42 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 767.42 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 379,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,366.40/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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