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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 761.73 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 761.73 and 374.93 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 761.73 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/761.73 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 761.73 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 285,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,591.62/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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