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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 766.08 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 766.08 and 380.46 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 766.08 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/766.08 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 766.08 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 291,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,462.80/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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