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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.69, 762.39 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.69, 762.39 and 353.16 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.69 : 762.39 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.69/762.39 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.69x = 762.39 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.69x = 269,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,245.65/552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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