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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 761.34 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 761.34 and 386.31 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 761.34 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/761.34 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 761.34 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 294,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,113.26/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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