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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.11, 767.60 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.11, 767.60 and 390.37 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.11 : 767.60 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.11/767.60 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.11x = 767.60 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.11x = 299,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,644.14/556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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