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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 761.78 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 761.78 and 355.75 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 761.78 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/761.78 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 761.78 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 271,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,003.24/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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