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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.26, 762.21 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.26, 762.21 and 421.02 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.26 : 762.21 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.26/762.21 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.26x = 762.21 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.26x = 320,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,905.65/552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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