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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.94, 762.84 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.94, 762.84 and 356.56 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.94 : 762.84 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.94/762.84 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.94x = 762.84 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.94x = 271,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,998.23/552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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