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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.96, 766.97 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.96, 766.97 and 369.54 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.96 : 766.97 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.96/766.97 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.96x = 766.97 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.96x = 283,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,424.25/555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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