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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 763.90 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 763.90 and 388.12 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 763.90 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/763.90 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 763.90 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 296,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,484.87/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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