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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.85, 763.12 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.85, 763.12 and 356.42 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.85 : 763.12 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.85/763.12 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.85x = 763.12 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.85x = 271,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,993.58/552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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