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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.52, 767.54 and 390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.52, 767.54 and 390.77 is: 538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.52 : 767.54 = 390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.52/767.54 = 390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.52x = 767.54 × 390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.52x = 299,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,925.81/556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.94

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