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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.67, 761.90 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.67, 761.90 and 395.26 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.67 : 761.90 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.67/761.90 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.67x = 761.90 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.67x = 301,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,144.78/552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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