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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 767.00 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 767.00 and 359.37 is: 495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 767.00 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/767.00 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 767.00 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 275,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,631.16/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.84

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