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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.47, 768.29 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.47, 768.29 and 388.80 is: 536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.47 : 768.29 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.47/768.29 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.47x = 768.29 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.47x = 298,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,709.21/556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.79

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