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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.61, 768.08 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.61, 768.08 and 359.98 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.61 : 768.08 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.61/768.08 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.61x = 768.08 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.61x = 276,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,492.42/556.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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