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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.17, 761.94 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.17, 761.94 and 331.12 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.17 : 761.94 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.17/761.94 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.17x = 761.94 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.17x = 252,293.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,293.57/552.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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