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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 764.75 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 764.75 and 386.10 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 764.75 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/764.75 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 764.75 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 295,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,266.62/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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