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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 762.20 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 762.20 and 375.03 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 762.20 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/762.20 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 762.20 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 285,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,847.87/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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