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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 761.16 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 761.16 and 411.92 is: 567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 761.16 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/761.16 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 761.16 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 313,537.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,537.03/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.92

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