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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.15, 766.50 and 381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.15, 766.50 and 381.19 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.15 : 766.50 = 381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.15/766.50 = 381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.15x = 766.50 × 381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.15x = 292,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,182.14/556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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