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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.52, 765.20 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.52, 765.20 and 399.52 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.52 : 765.20 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.52/765.20 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.52x = 765.20 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.52x = 305,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,712.70/554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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