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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 762 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 762 and 356.20 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 762 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/762 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 762 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 271,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,424.40/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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