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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 764.16 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 764.16 and 379.28 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 764.16 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/764.16 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 764.16 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 289,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,830.60/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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