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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 761.94 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 761.94 and 342.32 is: 472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 761.94 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/761.94 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 761.94 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 260,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,823.49/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.30

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