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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 762.58 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 762.58 and 356.03 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 762.58 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/762.58 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 762.58 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 271,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,501.36/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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