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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.19, 762.53 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.19, 762.53 and 356.04 is: 491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.19 : 762.53 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.19/762.53 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.19x = 762.53 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.19x = 271,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,491.18/552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.66

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