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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 762.40 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 762.40 and 377.04 is: 520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 762.40 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/762.40 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 762.40 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 287,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,455.30/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.75

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