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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 764.46 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 764.46 and 379.26 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 764.46 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/764.46 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 764.46 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 289,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,929.10/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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