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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.12, 762.49 and 386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.12, 762.49 and 386.81 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.12 : 762.49 = 386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.12/762.49 = 386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.12x = 762.49 × 386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.12x = 294,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,938.76/553.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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