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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 766.04 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 766.04 and 389.79 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 766.04 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/766.04 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 766.04 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 298,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,592.78/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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