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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 762.96 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 762.96 and 378.46 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 762.96 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/762.96 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 762.96 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 288,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,749.84/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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