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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 764.25 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 764.25 and 388.37 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 764.25 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/764.25 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 764.25 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 296,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,809.83/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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