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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.01, 761.53 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.01, 761.53 and 352.90 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.01 : 761.53 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.01/761.53 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.01x = 761.53 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.01x = 268,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,743.94/552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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