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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.12, 764.72 and 388.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.12, 764.72 and 388.39 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.12 : 764.72 = 388.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.12/764.72 = 388.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.12x = 764.72 × 388.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.12x = 297,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,005.75/554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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