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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 761.22 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 761.22 and 377.34 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 761.22 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/761.22 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 761.22 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 287,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,238.75/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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