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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.12, 762.93 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.12, 762.93 and 428.10 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.12 : 762.93 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.12/762.93 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.12x = 762.93 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.12x = 326,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,610.33/552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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