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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 764.16 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 764.16 and 379.06 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 764.16 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/764.16 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 764.16 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 289,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,662.49/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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