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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 766.91 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 766.91 and 381.20 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 766.91 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/766.91 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 766.91 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 292,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,340.35/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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