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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 761.22 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 761.22 and 386.19 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 761.22 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/761.22 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 761.22 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 293,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,975.55/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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