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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.52, 764.18 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.52, 764.18 and 492.01 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.52 : 764.18 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.52/764.18 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.52x = 764.18 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.52x = 375,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,984.54/553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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