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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 766.08 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 766.08 and 390.02 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 766.08 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/766.08 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 766.08 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 298,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,786.52/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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