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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 762.48 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 762.48 and 377.82 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 762.48 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/762.48 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 762.48 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 288,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,080.19/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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