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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.03, 767.24 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.03, 767.24 and 369.79 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.03 : 767.24 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.03/767.24 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.03x = 767.24 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.03x = 283,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,717.68/556.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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