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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 762.62 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 762.62 and 353.45 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 762.62 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/762.62 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 762.62 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 269,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,542.46/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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