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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 763.77 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 763.77 and 406.27 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 763.77 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/763.77 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 763.77 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 310,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,296.84/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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