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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 762.99 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 762.99 and 387.04 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 762.99 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/762.99 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 762.99 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 295,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,307.65/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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