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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 763.29 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 763.29 and 530.01 is: 732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 763.29 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/763.29 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 763.29 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 404,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,551.33/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.68

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