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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 762.15 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 762.15 and 356.07 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 762.15 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/762.15 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 762.15 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 271,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,378.75/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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