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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.61, 768.32 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.61, 768.32 and 360.18 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.61 : 768.32 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.61/768.32 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.61x = 768.32 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.61x = 276,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,731.70/556.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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