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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 762.03 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 762.03 and 387.09 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 762.03 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/762.03 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 762.03 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 294,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,974.19/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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