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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 767.70 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 767.70 and 369.60 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 767.70 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/767.70 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 767.70 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 283,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,741.92/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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