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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 761.70 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 761.70 and 355.65 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 761.70 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/761.70 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 761.70 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 270,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,898.61/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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