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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.11, 761.88 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.11, 761.88 and 316.07 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.11 : 761.88 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.11/761.88 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.11x = 761.88 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.11x = 240,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,807.64/552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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