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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 762.39 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 762.39 and 356.09 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 762.39 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/762.39 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 762.39 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 271,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,475.64/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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