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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 762.95 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 762.95 and 356.22 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 762.95 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/762.95 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 762.95 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 271,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,778.05/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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