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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 765.45 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 765.45 and 380.30 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 765.45 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/765.45 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 765.45 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 291,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,096.81/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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