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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 764.90 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 764.90 and 388.52 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 764.90 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/764.90 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 764.90 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 297,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,178.95/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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