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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.31, 767.36 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.31, 767.36 and 359.48 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.31 : 767.36 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.31/767.36 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.31x = 767.36 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.31x = 275,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,844.94/556.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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