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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 765.54 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 765.54 and 388.98 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 765.54 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/765.54 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 765.54 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 297,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,779.75/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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