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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 765.06 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 765.06 and 388.52 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 765.06 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/765.06 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 765.06 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 297,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,241.11/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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