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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.71, 765.10 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.71, 765.10 and 388.96 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.71 : 765.10 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.71/765.10 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.71x = 765.10 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.71x = 297,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,588.50/554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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