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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 762.63 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 762.63 and 356.53 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 762.63 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/762.63 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 762.63 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 271,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,900.47/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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