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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 763.04 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 763.04 and 413.18 is: 570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 763.04 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/763.04 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 763.04 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 315,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,270.08/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.68

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