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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 761.43 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 761.43 and 383.70 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 761.43 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/761.43 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 761.43 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 292,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,160.70/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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