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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 761.82 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 761.82 and 356.15 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 761.82 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/761.82 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 761.82 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 271,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,322.19/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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