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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 764.51 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 764.51 and 379.71 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 764.51 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/764.51 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 764.51 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 290,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,290.19/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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