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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 762.98 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 762.98 and 405.36 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 762.98 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/762.98 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 762.98 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 309,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,279.55/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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