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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 762.58 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 762.58 and 356.20 is: 491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 762.58 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/762.58 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 762.58 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 271,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,631.00/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.69

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