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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.21, 762.07 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.21, 762.07 and 331.28 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.21 : 762.07 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.21/762.07 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.21x = 762.07 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.21x = 252,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,458.55/552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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