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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 766.45 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 766.45 and 369.25 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 766.45 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/766.45 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 766.45 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 283,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,011.66/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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