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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 762.66 and 436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 762.66 and 436.52 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 762.66 = 436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/762.66 = 436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 762.66 × 436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 332,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,916.34/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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