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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.04, 761.83 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.04, 761.83 and 316.02 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.04 : 761.83 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.04/761.83 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.04x = 761.83 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.04x = 240,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,753.52/552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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