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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 763.44 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 763.44 and 379.22 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 763.44 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/763.44 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 763.44 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 289,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,511.72/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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