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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.01, 766.82 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.01, 766.82 and 390.17 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.01 : 766.82 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.01/766.82 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.01x = 766.82 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.01x = 299,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,186.54/556.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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