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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.84 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.84 and 380.48 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.84 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.84 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.84 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 291,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,386.80/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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