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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.37, 766.50 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.37, 766.50 and 390.28 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.37 : 766.50 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.37/766.50 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.37x = 766.50 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.37x = 299,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,145.79/556.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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