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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 765.15 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 765.15 and 379.69 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 765.15 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/765.15 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 765.15 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 290,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,516.47/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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