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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 767.15 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 767.15 and 359.67 is: 496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 767.15 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/767.15 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 767.15 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 275,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,920.84/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.18

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