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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 764.58 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 764.58 and 379.60 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 764.58 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/764.58 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 764.58 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 290,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,234.57/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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