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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.07 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.07 and 359.61 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.07 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.07 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.07 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 275,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,846.04/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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