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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 762.09 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 762.09 and 394.86 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 762.09 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/762.09 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 762.09 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 300,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,918.86/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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