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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.51, 765.38 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.51, 765.38 and 379.82 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.51 : 765.38 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.51/765.38 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.51x = 765.38 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.51x = 290,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,706.63/554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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