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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 767.55 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 767.55 and 369.28 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 767.55 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/767.55 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 767.55 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 283,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,440.86/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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