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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.32, 763.49 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.32, 763.49 and 376.43 is: 519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.32 : 763.49 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.32/763.49 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.32x = 763.49 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.32x = 287,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,394.84/553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.40

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