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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 764.44 and 388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 764.44 and 388.81 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 764.44 = 388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/764.44 = 388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 764.44 × 388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 297,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,221.92/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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