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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 761.96 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 761.96 and 386.42 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 761.96 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/761.96 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 761.96 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 294,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,435.85/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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