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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 767.34 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 767.34 and 359.27 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 767.34 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/767.34 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 767.34 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 275,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,682.24/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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