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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.85, 762.80 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.85, 762.80 and 356.13 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.85 : 762.80 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.85/762.80 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.85x = 762.80 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.85x = 271,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,650.37/552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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