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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 761.74 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 761.74 and 353.01 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 761.74 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/761.74 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 761.74 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 268,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,897.15/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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