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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 764.88 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 764.88 and 399.52 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 764.88 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/764.88 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 764.88 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 305,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,584.86/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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