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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.82, 762.96 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.82, 762.96 and 356.26 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.82 : 762.96 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.82/762.96 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.82x = 762.96 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.82x = 271,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,812.13/552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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