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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 761.91 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 761.91 and 331.04 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 761.91 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/761.91 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 761.91 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 252,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,220.78/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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