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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 764.78 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 764.78 and 379.76 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 764.78 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/764.78 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 764.78 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 290,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,427.13/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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