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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.94, 768.78 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.94, 768.78 and 360.98 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.94 : 768.78 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.94/768.78 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.94x = 768.78 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.94x = 277,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,514.20/556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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