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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 762.01 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 762.01 and 386.32 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 762.01 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/762.01 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 762.01 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 294,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,378.26/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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