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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.81, 762.72 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.81, 762.72 and 356.43 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.81 : 762.72 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.81/762.72 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.81x = 762.72 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.81x = 271,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,859.82/552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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