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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 761.81 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 761.81 and 355.82 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 761.81 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/761.81 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 761.81 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 271,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,061.65/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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