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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 761.96 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 761.96 and 331.20 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 761.96 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/761.96 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 761.96 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 252,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,361.15/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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