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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 762.01 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 762.01 and 355.60 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 762.01 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/762.01 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 762.01 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 270,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,970.76/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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