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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 766.62 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 766.62 and 369.18 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 766.62 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/766.62 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 766.62 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 283,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,020.77/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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