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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 762 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 762 and 355.71 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 762 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/762 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 762 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 271,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051.02/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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