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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.34, 761.83 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.34, 761.83 and 350.39 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.34 : 761.83 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.34/761.83 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.34x = 761.83 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.34x = 266,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,934.24/552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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