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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 763.06 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 763.06 and 378.34 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 763.06 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/763.06 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 763.06 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 288,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,696.12/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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