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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.48, 767.97 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.48, 767.97 and 369.65 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.48 : 767.97 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.48/767.97 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.48x = 767.97 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.48x = 283,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,882.03/556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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