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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.28, 761.30 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.28, 761.30 and 435.64 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.28 : 761.30 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.28/761.30 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.28x = 761.30 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.28x = 331,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,652.73/552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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