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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 761.16 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 761.16 and 377.28 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 761.16 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/761.16 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 761.16 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 287,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,170.44/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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