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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 767.07 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 767.07 and 389.97 is: 537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 767.07 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/767.07 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 767.07 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 299,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,134.29/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.99

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