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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 762.24 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 762.24 and 355.68 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 762.24 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/762.24 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 762.24 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 271,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,113.52/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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