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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 766.56 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 766.56 and 381.52 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 766.56 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/766.56 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 766.56 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 292,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,457.97/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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