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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 767.11 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 767.11 and 366.87 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 767.11 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/767.11 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 767.11 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 281,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,427.81/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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