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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.84, 768.93 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.84, 768.93 and 360.70 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.84 : 768.93 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.84/768.93 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.84x = 768.93 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.84x = 277,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,353.05/556.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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