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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.14, 761.97 and 331.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.14, 761.97 and 331.21 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.14 : 761.97 = 331.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.14/761.97 = 331.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.14x = 761.97 × 331.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.14x = 252,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,372.08/552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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