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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 765.84 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 765.84 and 379.54 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 765.84 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/765.84 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 765.84 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 290,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,666.91/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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