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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 761.81 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 761.81 and 355.60 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 761.81 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/761.81 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 761.81 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 270,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,899.64/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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