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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 761.52 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 761.52 and 342.24 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 761.52 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/761.52 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 761.52 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 260,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,622.60/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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