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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 762.49 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 762.49 and 505.32 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 762.49 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/762.49 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 762.49 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 385,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,301.45/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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