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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.04, 766.72 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.04, 766.72 and 369.46 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.04 : 766.72 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.04/766.72 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.04x = 766.72 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.04x = 283,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,272.37/556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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