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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 762.06 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 762.06 and 355.68 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 762.06 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/762.06 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 762.06 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 271,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,045.69/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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