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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.49, 762.18 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.49, 762.18 and 442.12 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.49 : 762.18 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.49/762.18 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.49x = 762.18 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.49x = 336,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,975.02/552.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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