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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.58, 829.79 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.58, 829.79 and 494.10 is: 741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.58 : 829.79 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.58/829.79 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.58x = 829.79 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.58x = 409,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,999.24/552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.97

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