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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.25, 762.14 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.25, 762.14 and 386.52 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.25 : 762.14 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.25/762.14 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.25x = 762.14 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.25x = 294,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,582.35/552.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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