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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 761.60 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 761.60 and 384.35 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 761.60 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/761.60 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 761.60 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 292,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,718.11/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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