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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 766.77 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 766.77 and 380.82 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 766.77 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/766.77 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 766.77 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 292,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,001.35/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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