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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 762.36 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 762.36 and 355.76 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 762.36 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/762.36 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 762.36 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 271,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,217.19/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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