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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 762.84 and 356.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 762.84 and 356.57 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 762.84 = 356.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/762.84 = 356.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 762.84 × 356.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 272,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,005.86/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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