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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.72, 766.10 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.72, 766.10 and 389.42 is: 536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.72 : 766.10 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.72/766.10 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.72x = 766.10 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.72x = 298,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,334.66/555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.84

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