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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 761.87 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 761.87 and 331 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 761.87 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/761.87 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 761.87 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 252,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,178.97/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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