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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 767.25 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 767.25 and 369.48 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 767.25 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/767.25 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 767.25 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 283,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,483.53/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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