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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.27, 767.58 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.27, 767.58 and 360.05 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.27 : 767.58 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.27/767.58 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.27x = 767.58 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.27x = 276,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,361.99/556.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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