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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 764.49 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 764.49 and 388.45 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 764.49 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/764.49 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 764.49 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 296,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,966.14/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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