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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.09, 761.73 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.09, 761.73 and 331.10 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.09 : 761.73 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.09/761.73 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.09x = 761.73 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.09x = 252,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,204.99/552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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