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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 764.29 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 764.29 and 388.11 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 764.29 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/764.29 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 764.29 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 296,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,625.46/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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