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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.96 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.96 and 377.03 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.96 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.96 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.96 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 288,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,412.87/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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