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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 761.11 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 761.11 and 385.90 is: 531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 761.11 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/761.11 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 761.11 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 293,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,712.35/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.96

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