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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 761.94 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 761.94 and 355.98 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 761.94 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/761.94 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 761.94 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 271,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,235.40/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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