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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.29, 762.35 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.29, 762.35 and 355.86 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.29 : 762.35 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.29/762.35 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.29x = 762.35 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.29x = 271,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,288.09/552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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