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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 764.22 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 764.22 and 388.65 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 764.22 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/764.22 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 764.22 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 297,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,014.10/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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