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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 762.40 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 762.40 and 353.48 is: 487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 762.40 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/762.40 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 762.40 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 269,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,493.15/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.40

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