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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 765.60 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 765.60 and 379.28 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 765.60 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/765.60 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 765.60 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 290,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,376.77/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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