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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.23, 767.49 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.23, 767.49 and 360 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.23 : 767.49 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.23/767.49 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.23x = 767.49 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.23x = 276,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,296.40/556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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