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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.50, 762.62 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.50, 762.62 and 356.01 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 762.62 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/762.62 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 762.62 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 271,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,500.35/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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