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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 765.28 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 765.28 and 380 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 765.28 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/765.28 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 765.28 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 290,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,806.40/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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