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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 761.58 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 761.58 and 377.46 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 761.58 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/761.58 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 761.58 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 287,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,465.99/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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