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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 762.86 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 762.86 and 356.22 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 762.86 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/762.86 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 762.86 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 271,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,744.21/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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