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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.34, 767.48 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.34, 767.48 and 369.90 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.34 : 767.48 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.34/767.48 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.34x = 767.48 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.34x = 283,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,889.00/556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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