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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 762.01 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 762.01 and 331.11 is: 457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 762.01 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/762.01 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 762.01 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 252,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,308.30/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.05

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