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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 762.24 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 762.24 and 378.04 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 762.24 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/762.24 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 762.24 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 288,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,157.21/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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