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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.22, 762.71 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.22, 762.71 and 378.26 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.22 : 762.71 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.22/762.71 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.22x = 762.71 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.22x = 288,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,496.98/553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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