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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 766.62 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 766.62 and 395.92 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 766.62 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/766.62 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 766.62 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 303,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,520.19/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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