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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 761.77 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 761.77 and 355.38 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 761.77 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/761.77 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 761.77 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 270,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,717.82/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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