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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 767.54 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 767.54 and 356.87 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 767.54 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/767.54 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 767.54 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 273,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,914.81/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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