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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 760.32 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 760.32 and 499.50 is: 686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 760.32 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/760.32 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 760.32 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 379,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,779.84/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.81

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