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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.14, 767.25 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.14, 767.25 and 381.18 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.14 : 767.25 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.14/767.25 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.14x = 767.25 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.14x = 292,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,460.36/556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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