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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 762.62 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 762.62 and 377.82 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 762.62 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/762.62 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 762.62 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 288,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,131.20/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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