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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 762.04 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 762.04 and 356.24 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 762.04 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/762.04 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 762.04 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 271,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,469.13/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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