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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 766.26 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 766.26 and 493.49 is: 680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 766.26 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/766.26 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 766.26 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 378,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,143.56/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.28

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