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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.92, 765.90 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.92, 765.90 and 380.32 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.92 : 765.90 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.92/765.90 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.92x = 765.90 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.92x = 291,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,287.09/554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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