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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.38, 762.62 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.38, 762.62 and 356.24 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.38 : 762.62 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.38/762.62 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.38x = 762.62 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.38x = 271,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,675.75/552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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