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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.76, 763.44 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.76, 763.44 and 379.52 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.76 : 763.44 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.76/763.44 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.76x = 763.44 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.76x = 289,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,740.75/553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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