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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.88, 768.72 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.88, 768.72 and 360.56 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.88 : 768.72 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.88/768.72 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.88x = 768.72 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.88x = 277,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,169.68/556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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