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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.27 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.27 and 377.16 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.27 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.27 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.27 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 288,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,248.74/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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