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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 762.76 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 762.76 and 387.28 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 762.76 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/762.76 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 762.76 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 295,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,401.69/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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