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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 767.22 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 767.22 and 381.48 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 767.22 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/767.22 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 767.22 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 292,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,679.09/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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