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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 762.45 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 762.45 and 355.88 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 762.45 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/762.45 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 762.45 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 271,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,336.89/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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