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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 762.50 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 762.50 and 473.02 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 762.50 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/762.50 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 762.50 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 360,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,677.03/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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