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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 761.82 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 761.82 and 377.40 is: 520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 761.82 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/761.82 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 761.82 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 287,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,510.87/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.74

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