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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 765.59 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 765.59 and 397.40 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 765.59 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/765.59 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 765.59 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 304,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,239.65/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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