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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.56, 767.52 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.56, 767.52 and 369.86 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.56 : 767.52 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.56/767.52 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.56x = 767.52 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.56x = 283,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,871.11/556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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