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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.27, 766.02 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.27, 766.02 and 389.42 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.27 : 766.02 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.27/766.02 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.27x = 766.02 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.27x = 298,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,303.51/555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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