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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.22, 767.21 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.22, 767.21 and 390.14 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.22 : 767.21 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.22/767.21 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.22x = 767.21 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.22x = 299,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,316.45/556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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