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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 763.44 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 763.44 and 379.04 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 763.44 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/763.44 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 763.44 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 289,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,374.30/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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