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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.32, 767.76 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.32, 767.76 and 360.40 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.32 : 767.76 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.32/767.76 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.32x = 767.76 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.32x = 276,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,700.70/556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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