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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.63, 762.27 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.63, 762.27 and 356.22 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.63 : 762.27 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.63/762.27 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.63x = 762.27 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.63x = 271,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,535.82/552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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