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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.30, 762.57 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.30, 762.57 and 386.88 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.30 : 762.57 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.30/762.57 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.30x = 762.57 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.30x = 295,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,023.08/552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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