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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 761.64 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 761.64 and 355.32 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 761.64 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/761.64 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 761.64 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 270,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,625.92/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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