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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 760.72 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 760.72 and 534.51 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 760.72 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/760.72 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 760.72 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 406,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,608.64/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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