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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 763.55 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 763.55 and 388.16 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 763.55 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/763.55 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 763.55 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 296,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,379.57/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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