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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 768.38 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 768.38 and 390.40 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 768.38 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/768.38 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 768.38 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 299,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,975.55/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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