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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.26, 767.70 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.26, 767.70 and 360.06 is: 496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.26 : 767.70 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.26/767.70 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.26x = 767.70 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.26x = 276,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,418.06/556.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.92

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