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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.44, 767.04 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.44, 767.04 and 390.12 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.44 : 767.04 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.44/767.04 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.44x = 767.04 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.44x = 299,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,237.64/556.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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