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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.95, 767.28 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.95, 767.28 and 359.33 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.95 : 767.28 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.95/767.28 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.95x = 767.28 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.95x = 275,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,702.89/555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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