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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 763.16 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 763.16 and 356.50 is: 492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 763.16 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/763.16 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 763.16 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 272,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,066.54/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.30

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