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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.40, 762.14 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.40, 762.14 and 355.56 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.40 : 762.14 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.40/762.14 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.40x = 762.14 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.40x = 270,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,986.50/552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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