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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 762.06 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 762.06 and 331.08 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 762.06 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/762.06 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 762.06 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 252,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,302.82/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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