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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.05, 761.84 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.05, 761.84 and 331.16 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.05 : 761.84 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.05/761.84 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.05x = 761.84 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.05x = 252,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,286.71/552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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