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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 761.40 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 761.40 and 535.14 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 761.40 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/761.40 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 761.40 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 407,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,455.60/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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