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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.03, 762.11 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.03, 762.11 and 386.18 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.03 : 762.11 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.03/762.11 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.03x = 762.11 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.03x = 294,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,311.64/552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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