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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.24, 762.06 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.24, 762.06 and 331.14 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.24 : 762.06 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.24/762.06 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.24x = 762.06 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.24x = 252,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,348.55/552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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