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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 761.86 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 761.86 and 316.05 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 761.86 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/761.86 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 761.86 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 240,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,785.90/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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