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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.07, 764.70 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.07, 764.70 and 389.02 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.07 : 764.70 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.07/764.70 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.07x = 764.70 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.07x = 297,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,483.59/555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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