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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.72, 768.24 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.72, 768.24 and 381.76 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.72 : 768.24 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.72/768.24 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.72x = 768.24 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.72x = 293,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,283.30/556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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