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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 762.08 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 762.08 and 345.04 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 762.08 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/762.08 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 762.08 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 262,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,948.08/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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