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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 764.94 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 764.94 and 379.86 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 764.94 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/764.94 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 764.94 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 290,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,570.11/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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