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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.62 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.62 and 389.02 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.62 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.62 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.62 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 297,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,841.49/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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