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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 763.06 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 763.06 and 356.60 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 763.06 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/763.06 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 763.06 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 272,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,107.20/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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