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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 763.70 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 763.70 and 413.20 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 763.70 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/763.70 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 763.70 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 315,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,560.84/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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