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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 761.88 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 761.88 and 377.90 is: 520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 761.88 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/761.88 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 761.88 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 287,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,914.45/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.77

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