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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 762.18 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 762.18 and 412.02 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 762.18 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/762.18 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 762.18 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 314,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,033.40/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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