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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 764.79 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 764.79 and 379.98 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 764.79 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/764.79 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 764.79 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 290,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,604.90/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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