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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.04 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.04 and 355.52 is: 490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.04 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.04 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.04 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 270,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,564.94/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.15

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