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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 762.17 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 762.17 and 342.60 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 762.17 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/762.17 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 762.17 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 261,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,117.73/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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