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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.01, 767.34 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.01, 767.34 and 387.98 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.01 : 767.34 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.01/767.34 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.01x = 767.34 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.01x = 297,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,708.74/556.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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