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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 761.78 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 761.78 and 377.18 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 761.78 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/761.78 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 761.78 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 287,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,328.18/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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