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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 766.24 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 766.24 and 397.86 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 766.24 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/766.24 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 766.24 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 304,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,856.25/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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