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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 765.96 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 765.96 and 389.62 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 765.96 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/765.96 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 765.96 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 298,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,433.34/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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