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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.31, 766.36 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.31, 766.36 and 389.56 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.31 : 766.36 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.31/766.36 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.31x = 766.36 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.31x = 298,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,543.21/555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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