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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.95, 768.20 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.95, 768.20 and 388.62 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.95 : 768.20 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.95/768.20 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.95x = 768.20 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.95x = 298,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,537.88/556.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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